PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Bringing Global Climate Change Into the Classroom
Making Climate Change Relatable to Teens: The goal of my Earth and Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Urban Explosion
Describe the environmental problems created by rapid development of urban areas, and identify solutions for dealing with problems caused by uncontrolled urbanization. Explain the importance of urban development plans for dealing with...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Pingus Penguins: Writing Good Instructions
Students use the free computer game Pingus to learn how engineers, specifically environmental engineers, use their technical writing skills to give instructions and follow the instructions of others. Students learn to write instructions...
Other
A River Runs Through It Learning Project
In this year long learning project integrating mathematics and science, students solve environmental problems using data collection and problem solving concepts. Designed for upper elementary gifted students. Interactive components and...
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Health and the Environment
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twenty-three data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine health issues and how the environment impacts health in areas around the globe. They look at a...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment
Students and teachers can explore environmental issues with classroom resources, homework help, and other publications.
US Department of Agriculture
China's Agricultural Water Policy Reforms [Pdf]
"This report documents the problem of water scarcity in parts of northern China and describes China's agricultural water management policies as well as reforms underway to encourage water conservation." (USDA) (PDF Format)
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Glaciers, Water and Wind, Oh My!
This hands-on activity explores five different forms of erosion (chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students rotate through stations and model each type of erosion on rocks, soils and minerals. The students record their...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Lead Pb Environmental and Health Issues
After looking over several articles and reports about lead in the environment being toxic, students will write persuasive letters to various government officials to tell them how they feel about what the government is currently doing...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Sea Turtles: Ancient Creatures With Modern Problems
Ancient sea turtles have peaceful creatures living in a world that is challenging their existence. Take a look at this article and its many resources and lesson plans to understand what is causing the decline in their population.
Popular Science
Popular Science China's Green Evolution
An article about what China is doing to turn around its pollution problems. Read about plans for establishing large eco-communities in China, which are intended to make China's air and water cleaner as they also absorb millions of...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Contaminated Sediment in the Great Lakes
Provides an overview of the issue of sediment contamination in the Great Lakes, how the problem is assessed, causes of contamination, and remedial efforts. Includes links to more in-depth information.
Other
Fuel Our Future Now: Grade 9 12 Module: Vehicle Design Virtual Lab [Pdf]
Students act as a community of STEM research professionals, working together to solve energy efficiency problems in today's vehicles. Students then design and test vehicles that are suitable for different consumer needs based on...
Other
In Memory of a Great Environmentalist
An interview with Cousteau that is focused on conservation of the oceans. He addresses the issue of human population growth and the problems it is causing and will cause.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Health Effects of Overexposure of the Sun [Pdf]
This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the major health problems linked to overexposure to UV radiation: skin cancer (melanoma and nonmelanoma), premature aging of the skin and other skin problems, cataracts and other eye damage,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Captain Charles Moore on the Seas of Plastic
Capt. Charles Moore discusses the growing problem of plastic trash in our seas and oceans and what the solutions might be. [7:24]
Geographic
Hungary: Geography
Site provides information on the geography of Hungary, its natural resources, and some of its current enviromental problems. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Other
Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Cosmetics
Video addressees living in a materials economy, specifically how everyday cosmetic products contain dangerous toxins. Learn about the health impacts of these chemicals and how you can take action to help solve this problem. [7:00]
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Asthma and Indoor Environments
This website defines, explains, and exemplifies indoor air pollution and how it significantly contributes to asthma problems.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste Solutions
This concise article explores possible solutions to the hazardous waste problem.
Buck Institute
Buck Institute for Education: Pblu: Schoolyard Habitat Project
An example of a project-based learning opportunity that engages students in learning what a healthy habitat is by working within the school's campus to increase opportunity for animals to find food and shelter, maintaining plants, and...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Why Cities Provide Tax Breaks
Like the state and federal government, local governments offer tax incentives to businesses to help solve economic and/or environmental problems. In this lesson, young scholars will explore three different cities and determine what...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...